Description
This eightline flasher wrasse canvas pairs a pink fish with open blue water for a clean wash of color on your wall. The subject sits left of center, leaving space ahead of it. It is a thoughtful choice when you want a marine photograph with a clear focal point and an uncluttered setting.
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The photograph
Cobi Hay Yacobi photographed the wrasse in the Red Sea on April 2, 2016. The head points toward the right, with a red eye providing a small, bright accent. Fine purple lines run along the body, directing attention from the head toward the tail.
The wrasse takes up only part of the landscape composition. The water beside it matters just as much as the patterned body: it gives the fish somewhere to face and keeps the scene from feeling crowded. At a glance, you see a relationship between two colors. Up close, the individual lines and fin shapes become the reason to linger.
You do not need to know the wrasse family to enjoy that balance. Start with the eye and follow the length of the fish. Then look at the empty blue area beside it. The change from concentrated detail to open space gives you a useful way to compare this photograph with a fuller reef scene.
Meet the wrasse
The species is Paracheilinus octotaenia, a member of the wrasse family, Labridae. Its recorded range is the Red Sea. Narrow, continuous lines run lengthwise along the body; the species has a rounded tail and dorsal soft rays that are not extended into long filaments.
The FishBase profile of Paracheilinus octotaenia describes its reef association and these identifying features. Adults carry eight narrow body stripes. The photograph provides a view of the pattern and fin shapes without establishing the fish’s sex or a courtship display.
eightline flasher wrasse on your wall
Let the wrasse bring the main color to a small art corner, or connect its blue background with textiles you already own. One pink accessory can acknowledge the fish without making every part of the room match. If the wall has a strong color of its own, compare it with both parts of the photograph before deciding where to hang it.
The previews place the small canvas in an art corner, the medium in a hair salon waiting area and the large in a penthouse living room. These examples show how the same wrasse image can work near one chair or across a broader seating arrangement. The useful comparison is the amount of clear wall around the picture.
In a waiting area, consider the view from a seated person’s height. In a home office, avoid a position where a monitor hides the fish on the left. Leave the right side visually open as well; a tall lamp beside that edge can compete with the space that makes the photograph appealing.
A wrasse enthusiast may choose it for the stripes. Someone furnishing a room may start with the color. Both can enjoy a picture that offers something at two distances, with a distinct subject nearby and a simple arrangement from across the room.
Choose the size for your space
Start with the place you will see the picture most often. A close viewing position and an open wall across a room call for different decisions. These sizes are listed as width followed by height:
- 12 × 8 in (30 × 20 cm): $69 USD
- 30 × 20 in (76 × 51 cm): $149 USD
- 36 × 24 in (91 × 61 cm): $169 USD
Use a sheet of paper to mark the full rectangle on your wall. Look at it from your usual chair and the doorway, with nearby lamps and other pictures in place. This gives you a better guide to scale than comparing the artwork with a screen. Allow enough clear wall around the edges for the photograph to feel complete.
Check the preview for your selected size before ordering, since the image crop may vary slightly between options. If the space calls for another dimension, ask about a different canvas size before placing your order.
Canvas, printing and delivery
The photograph is printed on canvas stretched over an inner wooden frame, 0.75 in deep, and arrives ready to hang. A decorative outer frame is not included. The supplied presentation lets the image sit on the wall without an added border; you can arrange separate outer framing if that suits your other artwork.
Each canvas is printed to order in the USA. Printing takes about 3 business days; estimated delivery after printing is about 2–5 business days within the USA or 10–30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible destinations. These are estimates rather than a promised arrival date. Express shipping is not available.
Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. For other countries offered at checkout, shipping costs US$25–US$36 for the first canvas, depending on size, plus US$8 for each additional canvas. The total appears before payment. Import duties or taxes may apply outside the USA. The English shop does not ship to the EU, the EEA or the UK.
Find a companion photograph
Explore the fish canvas collection to compare patterns and backgrounds. The Red Sea Leopard Wrasse on the Reef Canvas Print offers another wrasse species in a different setting.
The Napoleon Wrasse Canvas Print and Hogfish Canvas Print give you two more photographs to consider. Start with the subject you enjoy most, then compare the visual weight of each image on your wall. For a broader introduction to recognizing underwater animals, read the marine life identification guide.
Behind the camera
Cobi Hay Yacobi is a marine nature photographer whose work centers on underwater photography. He has been diving for over 20 years and has completed more than 1,000 dives in the Red Sea and around the world. Dedicated lighting, underwater cameras and patient observation shape the photographs in his collection.
He selects images from thousands of photographs, using underwater lighting to reveal the scene’s natural colors. The story behind Cobi’s underwater photography introduces his approach. The wrasse print brings one selected encounter from that collection into daily view. Give it a place where its quiet blue space can be part of the room.
Frequently asked questions
How should I care for the canvas?
Choose a dry, ventilated indoor position away from direct sunlight, high humidity, steam and splashes. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the surface. Room mock-ups suggest scale and styling; check the actual conditions in your chosen location.
Can I send it directly as a gift?
Yes. Enter the recipient’s delivery address at checkout in an eligible country. If you are choosing for someone else’s room, ask about their available wall space before deciding on the dimensions.
How do payment and order updates work?
Available payment methods appear at checkout and are processed by an authorized provider. After payment, we email your order confirmation. A tracking number follows by email when the parcel ships. Keep your confirmation so you can refer to the size, quantity and delivery details.
Where can I check the returns terms?
Read the Returns & Refunds policy before ordering. Review your selected option and delivery address in the basket, then complete payment when the details are correct.
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